Monday May 23, 2011

Monday morning, the three people who journey every day to Graffiti 2 left as they usually do while the rest of us ventured to Jamaica to Ebenezer Mission Church. This church is led by Pastor Jae Lee and has three congregations that are all integrated. They do have separate church services for the Hispanic, Chinese, and English speaking congregations, but all three congregations participate in fellowship activities, picnics, and many other group functions. It was amazing to hear Jae Lee speak about how the church started and how it had grown! The youth in the church are a large part of why so many people attend. They became involved, and in response to their changed lives, their parents began to attend as well. This church seemed to be doing great things in the community, and we were there to serve that church.
Our projects included painting the fellowship hall (bright yellow), moving many items in storage from the basement to be sorted through to throw some things away and put others to use, and cleaning up debris (trees limbs, shingles, etc.) from a recent storm. We all had a blast working that day and we all helped in all the areas needed.
Lacey Colborn, Erin Jeffries, and Kyle Morrison left early to go to the hospital in Flushing to have Lacey’s staples removed from her head. Those of us still there finished the painting, chatted with Jae Lee, and headed out by 3 or 3:30 PM.
Working at Ebenezer Mission Church was truly a great experience. We were able to work at a church that is having an incredible impact on its community and continually growing in its congregation and outreach. I know that God will continue to use this church in many, many ways to glorify and enlarge His kingdom…and I am blessed to know we were able to serve those who serve others so much!